maillot (redirected from Tanksuit)

mail·lot  (mä-y)

n.

1. A coarsely knitted, stretchable jersey fabric.

2. A pair of tights or a leotard of such fabric, worn for ballet or gymnastics.

3. A woman's one-piece swimsuit usually cut high on the leg.

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[French, from Old French, swaddling clothes, from maille, mesh, from Latin macula.]

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maillot [mæˈjəʊ]

n

1. (Clothing & Fashion) tights worn for ballet, gymnastics, etc.

2. (Clothing & Fashion) a woman's swimsuit

3. (Clothing & Fashion) a jersey

[from French]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	maillot - a woman's one-piece bathing suit     tank suit bathing costume, bathing suit, swimming costume, swimsuit, swimwear - tight fitting garment worn for swimming
	2.	maillot - tights for dancers or gymnasts       leotards, tights - skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls